What makes PDO threads different?
PDO threads are one of three types of sutures commonly used in thread lift procedures.
PDO threads have been around the longest of the three and have been used in surgeries since the 1980s. They’re made from a colorless polyester that breaks down in your body after about 6 months.
The presence of these sutures in your skin triggers cells in your body called fibroblasts to produce more collagen. Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its structure and elasticity. Loss of collagen is one of the main causes of aging skin.
PDO threads can be further divided into three categories:
• PDO mono threads. Smooth sutures that help rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen production.
• PDO cog threads. These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fishhooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face.
• PDO screw threads. Made up of one or two intertwined threads, these are used to help restore volume to sunken parts of your skin.